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Eugene council approves consent calendar, including policy removing concealed-weapon affirmative defense at official meeting buildings
Summary
On Sept. 22 the council approved Consent Calendar 1 (vote 6-1), which included a resolution adopting a policy stating the affirmative defense described in ORS related to possession of firearms will not apply in city buildings where official meetings are held; the council must post signage and list applicable buildings before enforcing the policy.
The Eugene City Council on Sept. 22 approved Consent Calendar 1 by a 6-1 vote, adopting several routine items and a resolution that removes a specific affirmative defense for firearm possession in municipal buildings where official meetings occur.
The consent calendar approved: city council minutes; the council's tentative agenda; a resolution requesting that jurisdiction over a portion of Gillum Road be transferred to the city; an ordinance vacating a portion of Veil Harris Parkway; and a resolution adopting a policy declaring that the affirmative defense…
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